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"We have been testing the lights in various parts of the city centre for a few days now to ensure that when the button is pressed this evening, they all turn on as planned.

He added: "The fun starts on the Piazza from 4pm today with school choirs, performances from Plym Kids, Disney Princesses, all building up to the arrival of Santa to switch on the Christmas lights at 6.25pm."

The main Christmas lights on Armada Way (Image: Colin Miller)

Shopper Colin Miller snapped several pictures of the lights as he walked through the city centre last night.

His images show lights on all across the city centre, from Royal Parade, The Piazza and Armada Way.